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This curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the principles, theory, and practices associated with state-of-the-art fire science and management, including issues related to tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting and emergency services leadership and management, and community fire issues. Students expand their thinking beyond fire-specific issues in areas related to firefighting through coursework in human resource management, administration, homeland security and emergency/disaster management, fire protection services, safety and prevention, and investigation. This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of professional and volunteer fire service personnel and those seeking employment in the fire and emergency services.

This curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the principles, theory, and practices associated with state-of-the-art fire science and management, including issues related to tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting and emergency services leadership and management, and community fire issues.

This Certificate provides students with the technical and professional knowledge to prepare for a career in fire and arson investigation. Part detective, scientist, engineer, and law enforcer, the investigator represents the many different facets of both fire science and criminal justice. An arson investigator tries to determine who is responsible for setting a fire; a fire investigator attempts to determine the cause and origin of a fire. This certificate curriculum has been designed to be compatible with industry standards and prepares the student for the challenges they may face in investigations and court settings.

CJ 110

Administration of Justice

3

CJ 211

Criminal Investigation

3

CJ 222

Criminal Evidence

3

CJ 232

Criminal Forensics

3

EN 101

Techniques of Reading and Writing I

3

EN 102

Techniques of Reading and Writing II

or

EN 109

Writing for Technology and Business

3

FS 101

Principles of Emergency Services

3

FS 112

Building Construction for Fire Protection

3

FS 225

Fire Investigation I

3

FS 226

Fire Investigation II

3

PY 102

General Psychology

3

PY 213

Criminal and Legal Psychology

or

PY 221

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

3

Total credit hours 36

Program Outcomes for the Fire & Arson Certificate

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times.

Demonstrate understanding of building construction and associated fire codes.

This sequence of courses is for persons who wish to pursue careers in Emergency Medical Services. The course provides students with the skills to assess and treat sick or injured patients and prepares students to take the Maryland state certification examination. A grade of C or better is required in each module of the course, as well as an overall course grade of C or better.

FS 150

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

7

Total credit hours 7

Program Outcomes for the Emergency Medical Technician Letter of Recognition

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency medical care.

Practice professional standards by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, respect for patients, the ability to work cooperatively as a health care team member, and willingness to maintain and enhance technical skills.

Communicate clearly and professionally using verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.

Apply safety and infection control practices to maintain personal and professional well being and to ensure patient safety.

Manage emergency patient care and treatment appropriately within the scope of practice for an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.

The major in Fire Prevention Technology offers students the opportunity to develop the professional skills and knowledge necessary to serve as an effective leader and manager in the public safety environment. The program is built around a “core” of courses that focus on broad knowledge and principles. Fire Prevention specialists inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations, develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives, inspect and test fire protection and/or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards, and write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.

Developed in conjunction with the National Fire Academy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the program covers the various aspects of the profession, provides content knowledge, and improves employment opportunities in the field, as well as prepares students for entry level management responsibilities and increases technical knowledge necessary for diverse public and private leadership situations.

This program prepares students to meet the unique demands of the profession through education and training on national standards from the National Fire Protection Association and the National Fire Academy. Designed to correlate classroom, laboratory and field experience in public and private sector fire organizations, this program provides a diverse yet relevant variety of courses. In this program, students will determine fire protection methods and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.

Developed in conjunction with the National Fire Academy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the program covers the various aspects of the profession, provides content knowledge, and improves employment opportunities in the field, as well as prepares students for entry level management responsibilities and increases technical knowledge necessary for diverse public and private leadership situations.